The official staff revealed the first teaser promotional video for Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 at Anime Japan 2025 on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The teaser confirmed that the fourth installment will premiere in July 2025 and follow a split cour release format. Although an exact release date is yet to be announced, the anime’s official website and social media accounts have confirmed the upcoming adaptation of the Hawaii Trip Arc from Reiji Miyajima’s rom-com manga.
Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 is a direct sequel to the previous season, which aired from July 2023 to September 2023 with 12 episodes. The anime adapts Reiji Miyajima’s manga series of the same name, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine since July 2017. As of now, the manga has released 39 tankobon volumes.
Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 trailer and key visual details
Chirzuru (Credits: Reiji Miyajima)
The special DMM TV/DMM.com stage at Anime Japan 2025 featured the voice cast, including Shun Horie (Kazuya Kinoshita), Sora Amamiya (Chizuru Ichinose), and Nao Toyama (Ruka Sarashina). Toward the end of the event, the staff revealed the teaser promotional video, offering a first look at the Hawaii Trip Arc.
The teaser showcases Chizuru, Ruka, and Sumi in summer-themed outfits, including swimsuits. Ruka is also seen wearing a maid costume, while Sumi appears dressed as a nurse. The PV hints at key moments from the Hawaii Trip Arc, where Chizuru and the others visit Hawaii. The teaser also features Mami Nanami, who knows the truth about Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, hinting at emotional confrontations.
Additionally, the staff revealed the second date visual for Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4. The visual features Mami standing on a train platform, holding a semi-transparent umbrella, with hydrangea flowers in the background. The seasonal theme of the visual contrasts with the first date visual, which depicted Chizuru at the station. The imagery reflects the emotional undertones of the series’ upcoming arc.
Cast, staff, and story direction
Chizuru (Credits: Reiji Miyajima)
The fourth installment will feature returning cast members, including Shun Horie as Kazuya, Aoi Yuki as Mami, Nao Toyama as Ruka, Sora Amamiya as Chizuru, Yu Serizawa as Mini, and Rie Takahashi as Sumi. The returning cast ensures continuity with the previous seasons, maintaining the established character dynamics.
Kazuomi Koga will direct Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 at TMS Entertainment. Mitsutaka Hirota will oversee the series composition, while Kanna Hirayama is credited as the character designer. Shintaro Sakai will handle the photography direction, with Yumiko Nakaba as the editor. Hyadain is responsible for composing the series’ music. The experienced production team suggests that the new season will retain the animation quality and narrative style of the earlier seasons.
Based on Reiji Miyajima’s manga, the fourth season is expected to adapt from chapter 168 onward. The Hawaii Trip Arc will likely explore the growing bond between Kazuya and Chizuru while also addressing unresolved tensions with Mami and Ruka. The teaser suggests that the season will blend romantic tension with comedic moments, reflecting the tone of the original manga.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime announced its July 2025 release window at the inaugural Special Stage of Anime Japan 2025. The television anime series also introduced its first promotional video, which featured and previewed the opening theme song “Snowdrop” by Conton Candy. The event provided fans with an early look at the upcoming series, which adapts the University Arc of the original light novel series.
The anime also disclosed two new cast members joining the series. Konomi Kohara and Manaka Iwami will play Sara Himeji and Miori Mito, respectively. Both characters made their first appearance in the promotional video. During the stage event, Hantaro Tenshin hosted a Q&A session with the cast members, sharing insights about the source material and the production process.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime trailer and plot details
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The Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Special Stage featured several voice actors from the series, including Kaito Ishikawa (Sakuta Azusagawa), Asami Seto (Mai Sakurajima), Sora Amamiya (Uzuki Hirokawa), Aya Yamane (Ikumi Akagi), and Reina Ueda (Miniskirt Santa). Konomi Kohara and Manaka Iwami also appeared on stage, introducing their characters for the first time.
The trailer opened with scenes from previous franchise installments, reminding viewers of the story’s emotional moments. It then transitioned to new footage from the University Arc, showing Sakuta and other returning characters navigating new challenges.
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The atmosphere shifted as Miniskirt Santa made her appearance, casting an unsettling presence over Sakuta’s memories of Mai. The scene hinted at Miniskirt Santa influencing Sakuta’s perception of past events, raising questions about her intentions.
The teaser introduced Sara Himeji and Miori Mito, adding fresh dynamics to Sakuta’s circle. Their interactions with Sakuta and Mai suggest that the new arc will explore deeper emotional and psychological themes. The trailer concluded with a glimpse of Sakuta standing alongside Miniskirt Santa, setting the stage for the upcoming conflict.
New cast members and stage highlights
Sakuta and Sakurajima Mai (Credits: Cloverworks)
Konomi Kohara and Manaka Iwami’s inclusion as Sara Himeji and Miori Mito expands the anime’s character roster. The event provided fans with a brief look at their personalities through the promotional video and character dialogue. Kohara and Iwami expressed excitement about joining the series, with Iwami highlighting her admiration for the franchise’s emotional depth.
During the stage, Tenshin introduced a timeline of the franchise’s history, followed by a video recap of prior seasons. Ueda received a surprise gift from three “miniskirt santas,” leading to the promotional video’s reveal. Ishikawa’s gift prompted the video premiere, while Seto’s gift brought Kohara and Iwami to the stage.
The stage also announced a rebroadcast of the original series on Japanese TV, providing new viewers a chance to catch up on the story. Light novel and manga updates were also shared, reinforcing the franchise’s expanding presence across multiple platforms. The event concluded with Ishikawa addressing the audience, expressing gratitude for the continued support and anticipation surrounding the new season.
